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Female Principle Names

Female Principle or feminine principle are names for the eternal feminine. In new age and wicccan versions the female principle as chalice is contrasted to the male priciple as Athame, a ceremonial knife. Older expressions of the female principle include: Mama, Prakriti, Aima, Ajar and Bythos. The primordial cosmic female principle has been associated with Tiamat and the constellation Cetus.